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Woman who contracted flesh-eating bacteria 'doing great'
Video: Aimee Copeland was not expected to survive after contracting a rare flesh-eating bacteria last year, but she is now doing well and helping to inspire others.
'Super dogs' a game changer in fight against terrorism
Video: Vapor wake detection canines are key to finding bombs and stopping terrorist attacks.
FDA reviewing chemical found in antibacterial soap
Video: The FDA is reviewing whether triclosan, an antibacterial chemical contained in liquid soap and body wash, may be ineffective or even harmful to humans. Recent studies on animals have shown an increased risk of infertility, early puberty and other hormonal issues.
Need an annual physical? There are apps for that
Video: Portable medical devices that plug into smartphones can get you quick answers. They're changing how doctors and patients communicate.
Planes clip wings on tarmac at Newark
Video: The FAA is investigating 2 planes clipping wings at Newark Liberty Airport.
Obese wiener dog gets tummy tuck
Video: An obese dog gets his excess skin whacked off. CNN's Jeanne Moos has the skinny on formerly fat Obie the dachshund.
Biden's sons vow to live below the poverty line
Video: To raise awareness of global hunger, the 'Live Below the Line' campaign is challenging people to see what it’s like to live on such a small budget. Hunter and Beau Biden — who are part of the campaign — join Andrea Mitchell to discuss.
Pharmacist accused of planting poisoned orange juice at Starbucks
Video: A pharmacist was arrested after police say she placed 2 bottles of orange juice filled with rubbing alcohol on a shelf at a San Jose, Calif., Starbucks. Ramineh Behbehanian was taken into custody on an attempted murder charge.
TV weatherman keeps going despite hiccups
Video: KHOU-TV meteorologist David Paul got the hiccups, but he handled it as best he could.

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ASPCA to pay circus for false abuse allegations
Video: After a ruling declaring that the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus is not guilty of animal cruelty, the American Society for the Protection of Cruelty to Animals has been ordered to pay more than $9 million for the false allegations of abuse.
Deer stuck on ice as coyote drools
Video: A deer gets stuck on a frozen lake while several people and a lone coyote watch him struggle.
Los Angeles overreacts to cold temperatures
Video: The highs in Southern California have only been in the 50s. Jimmy Kimmel has a little fun with all the hoopla.
Orcas free after being trapped in ice in Quebec
A pod of orcas captured the world's attention after being trapped in the ice of Hudson Bay. The good news? They've managed to escape.
Rare dolphin 'stampede' caught on video
Video: A boat carrying whale watchers in California is suddenly surrounded by a "stampede" of about 1,000 dolphins.
Gabrielle Giffords announces gun control initiative
Video: After the deaths of 20 children and 6 adults at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., last month, Giffords and husband Mark Kelly knew they couldn't stay silent.
Rare jaguar cubs born at Milwaukee zoo
Video: The Milwaukee County Zoo has its first jaguar cubs since 1975. The cubs' father was born in the wild and he's bringing new genes that will help sustain the population over the next 100 years.
Most violent giraffe fight ever filmed goes viral
Video: A Discovery Channel video shows two giraffes using their six-foot necks as weapons.
'Giant' squid turning up off Dana Point coast
Video: Local fishermen say they're catching hundreds of "giant" squid off the Dana Point coast.

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Propecia linked to long-term sexual dysfunction
Video: Originally approved by the FDA to treat benign prostate problems, Propecia had a welcome side effect: hair growth. But the medication also has sexual side effects. Now, a new study says the medication may cause permanent problems.
Rare form of Alzheimer's sheds light on disease
Video: Dr. Steven Arnold says we can learn a lot from genetic Alzheimer's.
Using brain surgery to slim down the waist
Video: Polish doctors say they've begun to use deep brain stimulation to tackle morbid obesity.
Adult playgrounds fight obesity
Video: Playgrounds are no longer just for kids. Now, free workout stations — or should we call them 'play' stations? — are popping up at city parks in an effort to fight our widening waistlines.
Country doctor charges $5 a visit
Video:At 87 years old, Dr. Russell Dohner is a country doctor from a bygone era: He has delivered thousands of babies and still charges just $5 a visit.
Policy against sunscreen leaves students burned
Video: Tacoma, Wash., elementary students returned home from an all-day outdoor school event with severe sunburns because a state-wide policy prevented them from applying sunscreen.
Tick bite triggers sudden meat allergy
Video: University of Virginia researchers try to understand link between the lone star tick and allergies.
Man loses 100 lbs to join the Air Force
Video: Mitchell Imlah carries around an old, worn picture of himself wherever he goes. The young man in the photo is virtually unrecognizable, but the photo is a constant reminder of how far he has come.
Drug czar on battle against 'bath salts'
Video: White House drug czar Gil Kerlikowske on legislation and education efforts on the dangers of the 'bath salts' drug.

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Man running 700 miles to Obama's inauguration
Video: Gary Allen is choosing to run the 700 miles between his home in Maine and Washington, D.C., unlike nearly 600,000 other people who will be driving or flying to the event.
On the mend, Robin Roberts to return to 'Good Morning America'
The "GMA" anchor has good news about her recovery from her bone marrow transplant.
Duchess Kate's official portrait unveiled
Video: The first painted portrait of the Duchess of Cambridge was unveiled Friday morning at the National Portrait Gallery in London. The duchess called the painting 'amazing.'
Miss D.C.: Breast surgery will save my life
Miss District of Columbia, Allyn Rose, is in a fight for her life, and it's not just for the title of Miss America. She tells the AP why she's planning to get a pre-emptive double mastectomy after her pageant season ends.
Floral bouquets in Ukraine encased in ice
Video: An exhibition of flowers encased in ice was on display in Kiev, Ukraine. The organizers said the bouquets included more than a thousand different species of flowers from all over the world.
Only country to track happiness may not be so happy after all
Video: The tiny Buddhist nation of Bhutan has gained international acclaim by measuring progress with a Gross National Happiness indicator, and not GDP. But not everybody is happy to be so focused on happiness.
Hot-air balloon wedding crash caught on tape
Video: Wedding party braces for a crash-landing after operator loses control of balloon.
To draw crowds, some libraries offer more than books
Video: In an age where people use search engines instead of reference books and download novels on Kindles and iPads, some public libraries are taking extreme measures to stay relevant.
Al Roker: 'I pooped my pants' at the White House
Video: Roker, who has written a new book about his struggles with weight loss, sat down with Dr. Nancy Snyderman to talk about gastric bypass surgery.

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New Apple TV coming mid-2012
Video: CNBC reports that Apple may be readying a flat-screen, a product launch that could rival the introduction of the iPhone.
Deadly flu virus created in the lab
Video: Starting with the virus that causes bird flu, 2 scientists create a highly contagious version in the lab that one calls 'probably one of the most dangerous viruses you can make.'
Alexander Graham Bell speaks from the 1880s
Video: Early sound recordings by Alexander Graham Bell that were stored at the Smithsonian Institution for more than a century were played publicly for the first time Tuesday.
Could people soon be living forever?
Video: Scientists are making strides that indicate one day they may be able to regrow tissue, organs and limbs, which could add hundreds of years to the human life span.
Jim Motavalli chats with Jay Leno about future of electric cars
Video: MNN's blogger stops by the garage to discuss his just-published book, which chronicles the dramatic, yet inevitable transformation of the auto industry. That's right, the electric car is coming in the not-so-distant future.
Luxury cars totaled on Asian highway
Video: Eight Ferraris, 3 Mercedes-Benz cars and a Lamborghini were involved in a 14-vehicle chain-reaction accident in southwest Japan.
8th-grader's scientific theory enlightens researchers
Video: A young scientist is conducting groundbreaking disease research on bats for Bucknell University.
Portions of Einstein's brain to be displayed
Video: A neuropathologist has donated slides containing samples of Albert Einstein's brain to a museum in Philadelphia.
Germans claim first flight of manned e-copter
Video: A pilot in Germany completes the first manned flight of the E-volo multicopter which takes off and lands like a helicopter.

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Jake Gyllenhaal gets his hands dirty with at-risk kids
Video: Jenna Bush Hager catches up with the Academy Award-nominated actor Jake Gyllenhaal, who is helping inner-city children from the Bay Area learn about sustainable farming and healthy eating.
Cartoons on food boxes create nagging children
Video: New research suggests that cartoons appearing on food boxes may determine whether children will pester their mothers to buy the food and also the level of nagging parents are likely to experience.
McDonald's boss takes health crusade personally
Video: Jan Fields, the McDonald’s boss behind the healthy upgrade to its U.S. menu, is practicing what she preaches: She recently lost 90 pounds.
The veggies on the bus go 'eat, eat, eat'
Video: In many urban neighborhoods it's hard to find supermarkets selling fresh fruits and vegetables. Which is why in one neighborhood, vegetables take the bus.
Soy sauce makes dead squid 'dance'
Video: Energy lies within ions contained in the sauce's high sodium content, and these ions are used in cells to create voltage differences. Because the squid is served fresh, its cells are still active and when the sodium is applied, the signals acr
When science enters the kitchen
Video: The modernist kitchens of Grant Achatz are known for using experimental equipment to produce unusual cuisine. It's part of an unusual partnership with PolyScience, a lab equipment company.
More adult women battling eating disorders
Video: NBC’s chief medical expert Dr. Nancy Snyderman discusses why more and more women in their 30s, 40s – and even 50s – are seeking treatment for anorexia and bulimia.
Perfect wine pairings for summer picnics
Video: Ray Isle of Food & Wine tantalizes the taste buds of Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb with wine and food pairings.
Milk dud: Schools rule out chocolate
Video: Having milk with school lunch has long been a constant at nearly every school in America, but now some schools are taking out the flavors.

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BRIGHTER LIVING: Energy-saving trees
Brighter Living with Jill Cordes: Avoid the heat island with a few planting tips.
BRIGHTER LIVING: Green your kitchen
Brighter Living with Jill Cordes: Vegetables aren't the only thing green in the kitchen.
BRIGHTER LIVING: Reducing heat loss
Brighter Living with Jill Cordes: Making sure your home keeps the heat in during the winter months is vital to keeping electricity cost down.
Two Minutes for the Planet: At home
Learn how to make eco-smart decisions at home.
The Green Party: Host a local, sustainable tea party
Video: Danielle is throwing a "green" tea party and you're invited!
In the Green Room: Sustainable Serenbe
Video: See what makes Serenbe, Ga., such a sustainable community.
In the Green Room: Building a sustainable community
Video: Chuck visits a unique community with an organic farm, three restaurants, thousands of acres of green space and EarthCraft homes.
EcoSense for Living: Create eco-friendly house cleaners
Learn simple ways to make household cleaners that are cheap and safe to use.
In the Field: Organic farm in the city
Video: Watch Farmer D and friends update a late summer garden for fall.

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Paraplegic dog study offers hope for humans
Video: Researchers have developed a treatment for dogs with severe spinal cord injury allowing them to walk again after treatment. Scientists are optimistic the technique could become a therapy for humans as well.
Louisiana man paying $100K to clone hound dog
Video: A Louisiana man pays big bucks to clone his favorite hound dog.
Skydiving cats cause uproar
Video: Fur flies over a video of skydiving cats. CNN's Jeanne Moos reports on the free-falling felines.
Sailor surprises son as Darth Vader
Video: A Navy sailor dressed as Darth Vader to surprise his son upon a brief return from being deployed.
Study links flu during pregnancy to autism
Video: Dr. Nancy Snyderman weighs in on a new report that shows influenza during pregnancy increases the risk of autism, but also cautions that it shouldn't prevent women from getting their flu shots.
Worried owners search for pets lost in Superstorm Sandy
Video: Families separated from their beloved pets use social media to find their furry friends.
Family pig saves family cat
Video: A New Hampshire woman's cat burned in a barn fire was found by her pet pig, Miss Colby.
Dog fight: Custody battle over obese dachshund
Video: 'Everybody loves his forehead wrinkles,' said the owner of Obie, who may be the largest dachshund in the world. Obie became a national sensation when he began his effort to drop pounds, but the non-profit shelter Obie was adopted from is fight
Spider-Man, Green Goblin agree on Halloween safety
Video: Look who's giving Halloween safety advice: None other than Broadway's one-time injury-happy Spider-Man. The actor who plays the webslinger was joined by his nemesis the Green Goblin Thursday at a press conference with the NYPD.

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